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𝐟𝛐𝐮𝐫

𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐢'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐯

"this house is fucking fire!" talib yells as he runs down the bowling alley, a whole bottle of hennessy in his right hand. "who the fuck has a bowling alley in their basement?"

i looked around, not believing what i was seeing either. after my performance on day two, i was invited to some billionaire's crib for a random after-party. i just wanted to get drunk and a little high but now exploring the house was at the top of my priority list.

"yo guys, check this out," i said as i stood frozen and pointed my blunt towards the small freakish-looking robot that appeared from behind the couch. it moved at its own sluggish robotic pace, as it picked up any trash in its way. strangely it was kind of cute to me. "the house comes with its own wall-e."

"no way." cine gasps, already frantically turning on his camera to capture the footage.

"are we even allowed to be here?" ralphy asks cautiously.

"who cares? we just found a freakishly-cute robot!" i gushed, the alcohol was definitely taking over my system as i crouched down in front of the robot and waved in its face. "i wonder if it finds me hot."

"what the actual fuck dani?" talib says as he side eyes me.

"don't judge me, we all think about it sometimes." i shrugged only to get more puzzled looks.

"no dani, that is an original experience, original to you and only you." ralphy concludes crossing his arms.

"i thought this was a safe space guys." i hung my head low before getting up and walking towards the door. "i need more booze, let's head upstairs real quick."

we all heading back to the main part the house where everyone was hanging out. the music was blaring loudly, and people were mingling and subtly high off their asses.

you've got to love festivals for its non judgemental atmosphere. i swore that i saw a dude sniff something up his nose near the window like it was nothing.

be honest, you just like indulging in toxic substances to hide away from your true thoughts. my face curled up in grimace by my intrusive thoughts but i refused to pay it any attention, at least not tonight.

i headed towards the self service bar and served myself another glass of the hardest liquor available.

ever since i quit taking drugs, and i was definitely not planning on ever returning, alcohol has become my new friend. it was not as hard hitting and detrimental as drugs, and it helped to temporarily take the edge off. the new album and upcoming tour has been biting at my anxiety away these past few months, not to mention the rising tension between me and jasmine, sometimes everything was too overwhelming for me.

even my own girlfriend couldn't soothe me and i felt like i was avoiding her sometimes. i sighed as i checked my phone for what felt like the seventh time that hour. we had a small argument on the phone after i told her that i'll be taking a quick detour to belgium with the crew just to get away from everything. jas was not pleased at all and accused me of not only always being busy with work but also always being around my friends.

due to my pride and quickness to defend myself, my girl ended the call on me and has been ghost since the morning.

i understand her frustrations to a degree, since i have been at the studio like it was my primary home but i couldn't help being busy with work. due to my adhd, i had to be on a controlled, specific and consistent schedule if i was going to do anything, let alone produce a whole album, which was eating away at me slowly due to the high expectations for my next project.

i may seem like i'm shutting myself away from the world sometimes, but that was to ensure i wouldn't get distracted. since jasmine wasn't around for my last albums, she probably wasn't used to my way of working when i am producing an album, but no matter how understanding i can try to be, i couldn't help but feel an increasing frustration with the lack of understanding on her part.

i mean, i do avoid her so she is right on that regard. i clicked my tongue in angst, sometimes my mind seems to be weapon formed against me.

okay, maybe i do have my own part to play in our issues. it's just that when you start expecting an argument on your way home, wouldn't anyone rather avoid it and hang out with people who don't judge their every move. sometimes all a girl wants to do is smoke a blunt in peace.

after not seeing any message from jas, i sighed in annoyance and tucked my phone back into my pocket. this is the same girl that was getting onto me for never using my phone to communicate. i swung the last drops of my glass before serving myself again. i needed to get so drunk that my thoughts would stop reminding me of my problems.

an uproar in voices snapped me out of my thoughts and i followed the noise towards the door. a group of people seemed to be huddled as they cheered and i looked over curious at which celebrity was being blessed with the attention of the evening.

i stood closely next to my crew as i saw the famous singer sza emerge from the crowd, smiling gleefully as she chatted excitedly to the people who were greeting her.

i did get a chance to watch her performance since she was headlining, since i have always appreciated her music and would make an effort to keep up with her discography.

i leaned against the wall and watched the group blend into the crowd of party goers, which is when i saw her again.

two times in one month after not seeing each other for four years would definitely trip anyone up.

skai, looking effortlessly beautiful as always was smiling as she recorded sza who was proudly singing along to her lyrics. her short frame reminded me how small she actually is. i may not be that tall, but skai is literally 5 ft which would make anyone standing next to her look tall automatically.

she held the phone supportively to her friend before showing her the clips. i wanted to stop staring at her before i got caught, but the alcohol in my system seemed to have other plans.

skai was twirling a strand of her curly hair as she playfully engaged in her conversation with sza. her natural hair bounced in the light, a beautiful crown of curls, framed her face perfectly tonight. i couldn't help but notice and appreciate her hair, as someone with curly hair themselves, i found myself strangely attracted to her curl pattern and how she embraced her curls, letting them flow freely, each twist and coil reflecting the soft glow of the evening.

"bro," ralphy says in a low tone as he stands closely behind me. i turn my face slightly towards him, my eyes still glued on skai. "don't do anything stupid."

"word." i replied in a dry tone, not even bothering to listen. it was like his words went in one ear and out my ass because i really didn't give a shit, at least not tonight. there was a sense of yearning growing within me by the minute.

finally, as if skai heard my thoughts, she looked over to my side of the room and our eyes locked once again. just like the first night, her face spoke for itself, something she used to tell me she hated about herself. at first she looked shocked at my presence, but then it changed to quick indifference, as if she was trying to prove something to me or maybe even herself.

skai averted her eyes and shifted her body completely, to the point where only the butterfly tattoo on her neck was facing me, as she engaged in a lively conversation with the people who she came in with. i felt myself scoff for no reason, the alcohol made me feel less self conscious and light. i loved that feeling.

"i'm going outside to smoke real quick." i gestured towards the garden and my friends all nodded me off. i stalked towards the quieter side of the party, where the music sounded more distant and the sounds of the night surrounded me instead. i stared into the starry night sky as i smoked my blunt, taking long drags to feel the intoxication engulf me whole.

i leaned against the small brick wall and looked onwards at the blanket of darkness. i was literally at the perfect location for a horror movie, just hills of pitch black ahead leading to nowhere.

"yeah hello can you hear me?" a familiar soft voice says. i slowly looked over to see who was coming towards my smoking area, and there she was again. she didn't seem to notice me as she was preoccupied with her phone conversation. i stayed still, not daring to make another move.

"yes, i saw the contract but i think that we should review it in person. it looks good but i don't want anything long term, just a few ads with them would do." skai says placing a finger in her free ear to hear the person on the other end better. once again, our eyes locked as she looks up from the ground. she stopped moving almost immediately. "uh, i'll speak to you tomorrow, yeah bye."

she cuts the phone and lets her arms fall to her side. we stare at each other for a few seconds, both of us were clearly intoxicated, making us bolder than usual.

"uh, what's up?" skai says in an uncertain tone, shrugging slightly.

"nothin'?" i respond. i couldn't resist matching her uncertain tone in a sarcastic manner.

"okay?" she replies dryly. if we didn't have this massive tension and weren't both unsure if we hated each other's guts, i'd be laughing my head off at this awkward exchange.

"you alright there?" i asked as i nudged my head towards her drink that was spilling from a slightly titled angle. skai looks down and lets a surprised sound out as she pulls her cup upright.

"that is so fucking embarrassing." she muttered to herself and i couldn't help but take her in. everything she wore seemed to shape her curves beautifully, even though i shouldn't be looking since i'm taken, i just couldn't help my eyes from wandering. "well, this is extremely awkward."

catching me off-guard i let out a short laugh as i shifted slightly againstthe wall and she smiled sheepishly.

"yeah, why don't you start by stop standin' there like i'm a leopard about to kill you." smoke escaped my lips as i spoke. she straightened up immediately at my comment and brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

"i don't know are you?" she says jokingly as she makes her way further into the garden. she pulls out her vape and brings it to her mouth as she rests on the brick wall, keeping a noticeable space between us.

"not when i'm smoking, right now i'm zen." she makes an 'ah' sound and nods to herself, keeping her eyes to the ground.

"interesting so smoking makes you tolerate my presence." she says in a low tone, as if she wasn't intending for me to hear. her tone dripped in sarcasm as she addressed the elephant in the room, something i truly missed about her. our humour back when we were dating matched perfectly, we were equally as sarcastic as one another and often said things how they are.

"i can tolerate you with or without, but can't lie i probably wouldn't be speakin' to you sober." i remarked truthfully. she lifts her eyes from the ground to look towards me and i couldn't help but stare back at her blankly. i licked my lips as an automatic response as my gaze lowered down her face to her full pink lips.

stop.

we both looked away at the same time and silence followed. the air became heavy and thick with tension.

"how have you been?" she began, filling in the silence.

"busy n' good, mostly busy to be honest." i hummed as a response, "what about you miss superstar?"

"please." she laughed dryly. "i have been good, also busy."

"busy is good," I said, taking another drag from my blunt. the smoke curled lazily in the night air, dissipating into the star-speckled sky. "keeps the mind occupied, you feel me?"

"yeah, definitely," skai replied, her tone softening as she exhaled a cloud of vapor. her eyes, dark and luminous in the dim light, met mine for a fleeting moment before she looked away. "though sometimes it's nice to just... slow down, you know?"

i nodded, feeling the truth of her words settle in the quiet night air. the subtle tension between us was almost tangible, a thin, invisible thread pulling us together. "yea, i guess. it's rare to get those moments, especially with everythin' going on."

she took a long pull from her vape, the tip glowing in the darkness. her lips, slightly parted, released the vapor slowly. "you were amazing yesterday, by the way," she said, glancing up at me through her lashes. "i saw some of your performance."

"oh word?" i couldn't help but let out a small smile. a warmth spread through my chest at her compliment, mingling with the intoxicating effects of the smoke. "it felt good to be on stage again."

she smiled, a genuine one that reached her eyes and made my heart skip a beat.

we stood in comfortable silence for a moment, the distant sounds of the party blending with the nocturnal symphony of the countryside. i took the opportunity to really look at her up close, noticing the way her hair framed her face, how the moonlight accentuated the soft curves of her features.

"so," i started, breaking the silence that had grown heavy with unspoken words. "any big plans comin' up?"

she shrugged lightly, "just a few projects here and there. trying to keep things flexible, see where the opportunities take me."

"that sounds like you," i said with a chuckle, the sound easing some of the tension. "always keeping your options open."

she grinned, her eyes sparkling with a mix of amusement and something deeper, "you know me."

the conversation drifted back to a comfortable silence, the kind that only old friends or ex-lovers can share. despite the years and the distance, there was still an undeniable connection, a familiarity that neither of us could deny. the air was thick with memories and what-ifs.

skai's eyes met mine once again, and the world around us seemed to blur into the background. the distant sounds of the party faded, replaced by the heavy, charged silence between us. her gaze was intense, a mix of curiosity and lingering affection, making my heart race.

i could feel the magnetic pull of her presence, the familiar yet unsettling sensation of being near her. her lips parted slightly, as if she was about to speak, but no words came. i felt my eyes darken as my gaze fell upon her lips once again before flicking back to look at her overall face.

we just stayed there, caught in the moment, the tension between us almost tangible.

"skai! we need to go!" a voice called out, cutting through the moment like a knife. it was one of her friends, waving her over from the doorway.

skai sighed, resignation crossing her face briefly. "i guess that's my cue."

"yea," i said in a low voice, trying to hide the disappointment in my voice. the moment was slipping away, and there was nothing i could do to hold onto it. "guess so."

she bravely took a step closer, her hand squeezing mine briefly. the touch was warm, familiar, and filled with all the things we couldn't say. "it's good to see that you're doing well dani."

"you too, skai," i replied, my voice thick with emotional caution. "take care of yourself, alright?"

"back at you," she said, her smile bittersweet as she started to walk backwards. i carefully fixated on her figure as she moved further away.

i watching as she turned and walked back towards the party, the distance between us growing with each step. her figure slowly faded into the crowd, leaving me alone with the echoes of our conversation and the ache of what might have been.

i took one last drag from my blunt, staring back up into the starry night sky as i watched the smoke fade away into obscurity. my phone pinged in my pocket and i leaned to one side to pull it out, finally see jasmine's text messages that i have been waiting all day for.

𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫🌸

hi bby, i just woke up hope you're having fun |

also sorry about our argument i just miss you😔|

just come back quickly from your trips xxx |


𓏲𝄢 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝!

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